Yu Menglong performs ‘If One Day I’m Not Here’ on Got Talent Spain, moving the judges to tears.”

What is your name? My name is Yuneng Long. I am a Chinese singer and actor. Are you a singer? Then why are you on this stage? You're already a star. I came to this audition on my own decision, without my agency knowing, not even my mother. I'm here because I want the entire world to know that I'm not okay. I'm a victim of my own agency. My agency is extremely strict. I am often treated unfairly. Almost every aspect of my life is controlled, from inhuman work schedules, the prohibition of speaking honestly in public, to the constant mental pressure I face. Every day I don't have the freedom to choose my roles, my songs, Not even the way I express myself, like a normal human being. Many people see me smiling on the screen, under bright lights and applause, And they think my life is perfect. But behind all that, many times I come home, feeling empty, exhausted, hungry, and afraid, afraid of refusing myself, Fear of making mistakes, fear of losing everything. If I am considered disobedient, I am expected to always appear strong, professional, and grateful. even though my heart is breaking slowly. When I'm sick, I keep working. Even when I'm mentally exhausted, I still have to smile. Even my own voice is often considered less important than contracts and profits. Once I told my supervisor that I wanted to leave the agency, but my representative threatened me. With a defamatory video, accusing my mother of stealing money from the safe. That accusation was not true. My mother was implicated. She told me she was ordered by your superior to take an object out of that safe. Over time, it became increasingly difficult for me to bear my life. But I always thought of my mother, who has always supported me. and in my fans, every time I wanted to tell the world how truly difficult my life was, My agency was threatening me, and those threats were not just words. They arrived in messages at late hours of the night, sudden calls from unknown numbers, Subtle warnings that always led to the same thing: silence. Every time I tried to muster the courage to speak, I was reminded that my career, My mother's reputation, and even our safety, could be destroyed in an instant. My days turned into a suffocating routine. Waking up with a schedule dictated by others. Work without rest. Return to my room with my body trembling and my mind empty. There was no room for being tired. There was no room to complain. If I seemed sad, they called me unprofessional. If I asked questions, they told me I was problematic. Little by little, I began to get lost. I felt like a product, not a human being. My worth was measured by numbers, popularity, and profits, not because of my feelings or my mental health. Do all these dreams truly have to be paid for with a pain I never speak of? At my lowest point, I decided to climb onto this stage, not as a star. Not as a famous actor, but as a wounded human being who wants to be heard. I know the risks are enormous. I know that after this, my life may become even more difficult. But for the first time, I chose honesty over fear. I'm not asking for pity. I just want the world to know that behind the glamour of the entertainment industry There is a dark side that is often hidden. There are people who are obliged to remain silent, whose voices are silenced by money and power, If today I dare to speak, it is not only for myself, but also for those who are still trapped And they still lack the courage to raise their voice And if, after this, I have to lose everything. At least I won't lose the last thing I still have. The truth about myself. So, where is your mother now? In fact, I've already put my mother in a safe place. one that my agency doesn't know about. I asked for a week off, saying I wanted to spend time with her. But I used that time to make sure she was safe. and to be able to stand here today on this stage. Do you have a father or other relatives? My father passed away when I was young. It's just been my mother and me. So, what are you going to do today for us? I am going to sing. Good luck. If one day my voice fades away And silence occupies my place Don't believe everything they say There are truths that they want to silence I lived under bright lights But no one saw my pain After elegant smiles A heart was hidden there If the wind erases my story Don't let him die in the darkness If one day I'm no longer here Remember my name well Don't let fear win Don't let time erase me If the world tries to silence I really wanted to scream Raise my voice for me And justice was demanded in the end I wasn't perfect, I admit it But I was real until the end If my steps are written down Don't stain them with lies I am not just an artist I am son, I am blood, and I am skin And even if they try to break my soul My truth will remain standing If my name trembles in the night If my shadow never returns Let my story not be a secret May my struggle not fall behind If one day I am no longer here Don't let them forget me May my name live in their voices Let justice vindicate me If silence tries to prevail Break the fear for me Because even though you are no longer present My truth will remain here